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Danny Brown pushes rap’s limits on newest album

Chris Duncan October 4, 2016

Rap music’s resident wild card Danny Brown made his name writing some of the most aggressively insane tales the genre has seen this decade. With his newest album, Atrocity Exhibition, he’s...

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Tat-Tuesday: ACL festivalgoers share stories behind ink

Chris Duncan and Cat Cardenas October 4, 2016

Editor’s note: Tat-Tuesday is a weekly series that features students around campus and their tattoos. Adriana Smith When Adriana Smith visits her tattoo artist, she gives her complete control...

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ACL Weekend One: Headliners, small acts entertain festival goers

Chris Duncan and Cat Cardenas October 3, 2016

While this year's ACL was extremely headliner-heavy, it allowed smaller acts, including Jack Garratt and St. Paul and the Broken Bones, to shine. But as small acts had breakthrough moments, the festival's...

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ACL Day Two builds on Day One, adding variety and energy

Cat Cardenas and Chris Duncan October 2, 2016

Day two of the ACL festival provided a well-rounded experience, showing off acts from multiple genres. Best: Cage the Elephant put on a fantastic show, not only performing their discography to a T but...

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Local Austin noise rock outfit Mothman gets right in your face with upcoming album

Chris Duncan September 27, 2016

Most bands aim to please their listeners, capitalizing on familiar hooks and melodies to craft their signature experience. Mothman sets out to accomplish the exact opposite — they want to make their...

Hamilton Leithauser, Rostam toy with their musical identities on new collab project

Chris Duncan September 26, 2016

Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam Batmanglij are two veterans of the New York indie scene. With their bands The Walkmen and Vampire Weekend, respectively, they explored rock music and its past by incorporating...

Album Anniversaries: Nirvana’s Nevermind

Chris Duncan September 22, 2016

In the 1990s, Seattle was inundated with grunge bands and Nirvana was one of the most unlikely to make it big, lacking local popularity in a sea of standout acts. But with just one album, the band experienced...

Mac Miller grows, matures with latest release

Chris Duncan September 19, 2016

Many musicians turn toward love for their inspiration, weaving tales of triumph and heartbreak to tell their stories. But with Mac Miller’s most recent release, he doesn’t just focus on one...

Jack White releases compilation album of acoustic recordings

Chris Duncan September 13, 2016

From his work with the White Stripes to The Raconteurs and his solo career, Jack White has gained a worldwide reputation for his energetic electric blues rock hits, often on display in commercials,...

M.I.A. concludes her career on a sour note

Chris Duncan September 12, 2016

During her fourth album Matangi, M.I.A sounded burned out. After long delays to the album’s release, the entire experience of the record was disjointed and untimely. With her fifth album AIM, the...

Album Anniversaries: System of a Down’s Toxicity

Chris Duncan September 8, 2016

Editor’s note: For Album Anniversaries, The Daily Texan revisits iconic albums on the anniversary of their release date. Although it took System of a Down three years and four demo tapes to sign...

Angel Olsen struggles to grow as an artist in her third LP

Chris Duncan September 7, 2016

After the resounding critical reception of Angel Olsen’s sophomore album Burn Your Fire for No Witness, the singer-songwriter was poised to grow into an indie darling with MY WOMAN. Instead, she...

RZA, Paul Banks fail to blend rock, rap genres

Chris Duncan September 1, 2016

It’s impossible to say Interpol fans didn’t see a RZA-Paul Banks collaboration coming a mile away. Not only have the two been working together for half a decade, Paul Banks’ solo career...

Two albums to listen to: A duo of experimental rock pioneers

Chris Duncan August 30, 2016

Future Days — Can Known for their tendency to switch styles from album to album, including influences from classic rock to psychedelic and funk, the 1970’s German krautrock band Can was...

Glass Animals explore indietronica on sophomore release

Chris Duncan August 29, 2016

Throughout their 2014 debut ZABA, Glass Animals guided listeners on one of the trippiest listens of the year, but the album failed to propel the band into the spotlight so many penned them for. With their...

Former Longhorn shares stories through rap

Chris Duncan August 26, 2016

Shanzyan Faraizi spent his childhood recording his *NSYNC performances with his dad’s video camera. Two decades later, he’s ramping up for the release of his debut rap album. “My...

Frank Ocean’s Blonde proves to be worth four-year wait

Chris Duncan August 24, 2016

Sometimes the best publicity is a proper disappearance — and no one does disappearance like Frank Ocean. Four years of near silence brought to light his distaste for fame and a feeling of betrayal...

Five albums to look forward to this semester

Chris Duncan August 22, 2016

Most students don’t look forward to their summer’s conclusion, dreading the school work and stress that will accompany the forthcoming semester. But for music fans, the new season is a reminder...

The Descendents return to form with new LP

Chris Duncan August 3, 2016

During the halcyon days of Los Angeles punk, the Descendents’ sound stood out for its quirky, blind rage. Their debut, Milo Goes to College, stands as one of the era’s most beloved albums....

Gucci Mane brings introspective content to Atlanta rap scene with new album

Chris Duncan July 28, 2016

Gucci Mane embodied gangsta rap during the late 2000s. As a pioneer of trap house and hip-hop, he took the reins of a genre, beginning his cult following and later becoming a figurehead of a movement....

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Two albums to listen to: a pair of Britpop albums

Chris Duncan July 27, 2016

Dog Man Star – Suede After making a fantastically successful self-titled debut album, Suede broke off into a seemingly horrible direction, forgoing their Bowie-esque art rock in favor of a much...

MSTRKRFT tries to kick start stalling sound with new direction

Chris Duncan July 26, 2016

Although the infectious and grimy grooves of Death from Above 1979’s debut album You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine brought the band’s bassist Jesse Keeler and producer Alex Puodziukas...

Clams Casino aims in a new direction with latest LP

Chris Duncan July 23, 2016

Fans of hip-hop, from the most casual to the hardcore, have likely heard a Clams Casino beat. Since 2006, he’s produced tracks for everyone from members of the A$AP Mob to Mac Miller and even The...

The Watters attempt to move forward with brand new sound on debut LP

Chris Duncan July 22, 2016

Although Great Unknown is their debut album, Austinites Daniel and Jenna Watters certainly aren’t new to recording music — they spent the past 12 years of their collaboration touring the country...

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Two albums to listen to: a couple of indie rock gems

Chris Duncan July 19, 2016

Hospice – The Antlers Although vocalist and guitarist Peter Silberman started the group as a solo project, The Antlers quickly grew into an animal he couldn’t handle alone. After another...

BADBADNOTGOOD explores an independent sound with their newest album

Chris Duncan July 14, 2016

The insurmountable peak of jazz came and went with the likes of Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane and Miles Davis, leaving a legacy almost no artist since has been able to match. However, BADBADNOTGOOD’s...

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Two albums to listen to: A selection of new projects worth giving a listen

Chris Duncan July 12, 2016

Cheetah – Aphex Twin Following his comeback LP Syro, electronic legend Aphex Twin came out with another surprise release last Friday, but took on a new perspective to his regular IDM by stripping...

The Avalanches explore a new hip hop style sixteen years in the making with new LP

Chris Duncan July 12, 2016

Sixteen years ago, The Avalanches released their timeless debut album Since I Left You, which traversed the potential of plunderphonics’ sample-based production techniques to create one...

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Two albums to listen to: a pair of unforgettable female vocalists

Chris Duncan July 6, 2016

Lady in Satin – Billie Holiday   Although Billie Holiday lacked the vocal range and musical education to ease her way into jazz, she managed to kick off her career solely with her impeccable...

Bat for Lashes releases most conceptual album to date

Chris Duncan July 6, 2016

Known by her artistic pseudonym Bat for Lashes, Natasha Khan has spent the past decade exploring fantasies ranging from psychotic alter egos to tumultuous relationships. With her latest album, The Bride,...

Local Americana/soul band The Watters seeks renewal with new LP

Chris Duncan July 2, 2016

Editor's note: This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. After six releases under a different name, Jenna and Daniel Watters hit the reset button and planned a move to California in...

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UT alumnus spreads empowering story through motivational music

Chris Duncan June 29, 2016

During his graduation ceremony in front of the UT Tower, Adam Neal looked back on his life as a convict and saw how far he had come. In that moment, Neal knew what his first rap single would be titled:...

Two albums to listen to: a couple of revolutionary post-hardcore albums

Chris Duncan June 28, 2016

Repeater – Fugazi After the success of their debut EP — which featured a three-piece act revolving around the band’s founder, guitarist and singer Ian MacKaye’s songwriting —...

DJ Shadow experiments with his sound in new album

Chris Duncan June 27, 2016

Joshua Davis is officially an old man in his business. The artist known as DJ Shadow released his plunderphonic masterpiece Endtroducing..... 20 years ago, displaying his immense attention to detail and...

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Two albums to listen to: a pair of avant-garde synth-pop projects

Chris Duncan June 21, 2016

Silent Shout – The Knife In 1999, Swedish siblings Karin Dreijer Andersson and Olof Dreijer formed electronic duo The Knife, but it wasn’t until their 2002 hit “Heartbeats” that...

The Red Hot Chili Peppers try again to adjust to new guitarist on 11th project

Chris Duncan June 20, 2016

The Red Hot Chili Peppers traditionally rely on several key elements when they come together to play as one — simplistic as they may be, together they form a unified movement greater than the sum...

Alternative rock band Garbage continues success with new LP

Chris Duncan June 14, 2016

If Garbage is known for one thing, it’s integrity. After the critical success — and commercial failure — of their 2001 album Beautiful Garbage, their label demanded the group stop blending...

Two albums to listen to: Two of the most impressive singer-songwriters of their time

Chris Duncan June 14, 2016

Songs of Leonard Cohen – Leonard Cohen Although he began his career as a poet and writer, Leonard Cohen was quickly disappointed with his lack of financial success in the field. Soon, he moved...

Tegan and Sara attempt the leap from indie songwriters to mainstream stardom

Chris Duncan June 7, 2016

Sisters Tegan and Sara Quin were treading water on their oddly stale 2013 release Heartthrob. But the lack of innovation had less to do with the pair's efforts and more to do with their budding relationship...

The Strokes release their first EP in 15 years

Chris Duncan June 7, 2016

Fifteen years ago, The Strokes revived rock and roll, and although their sound today may be a far cry from what fans fell in love with, they still qualify as rock stars. However, with their stylistic...

Two albums to listen to: Why 1957 is one of the best years in music

Chris Duncan June 7, 2016

The word “best” is thrown around often in music history, especially when describing a decade or year when music hit its all-time peak. Most people would argue that a year in the 60’s,...

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Drake transposes his sound once again with fourth album

Chris Duncan May 2, 2016

In his recent release, Drake repositioned himself from the luxurious and opulent personality many came to know him as into a resentful kingpin, dominating rap with his versatile blend of rapping and singing. On...

Austin Americana band Those Poor Serfs release enticing EP

Chris Duncan April 29, 2016

With its roots based in country and blues, Austin provides the perfect environment for Americana music to thrive. However, the genre has saturated the Austin market in recent years, making it difficult...

Two albums to listen to: A pair of poignant punk projects

Chris Duncan April 26, 2016

Pink Flag — Wire Possibly the most original album to come out of the initial wave of British punk, Pink Flag sounds like punk went to art school and refined itself down to its core, forgoing the...

Beyoncé releases best album yet with ‘LEMONADE’

Chris Duncan April 25, 2016

With her 2013 surprise self-titled release, Beyoncé put her name on the tips of everyone’s tongues, and it’s stayed there ever since. On Saturday, Beyoncé cashed in on her name,...

Legendary musician Prince dies at 57

Chris Duncan April 22, 2016

Prince, the enigmatic singer-songwriter and one-man show, died Thursday at the age of 57 at Paisley Park, his compound in Chanhassen, Minnesota, according to his publicist. Throughout his storied and...

Two albums to listen to: A pair of jazz classics

Chris Duncan April 19, 2016

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, music writer Chris Duncan suggests two albums to listen to this week. Have a suggestion? Send a tweet to @chr_dunc, and your pick might appear in next week’s...

J Dilla’s lost vocal album shines light on the late producer’s rap game

Chris Duncan April 19, 2016

During his rise as one of hip hop’s leading producers in the late 1990s and early 2000s, J Dilla became known for his colorful and vibrant beats created for rappers such as Common and A Tribe Called...

The best buys of Record Store Day 2016

Chris Duncan April 15, 2016

Record Store Day began in 2007 as an annual event to celebrate the culture of independently owned record stores, but the event has grown to epic proportions compared to its humble origins. In past years,...

Two albums to listen to: A pair of experimental projects

Chris Duncan April 12, 2016

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, music writer Chris Duncan suggests two albums to listen to this week. Have a suggestion? Send a tweet to @chr_dunc, and your pick might appear in next week’s...

Deftones adjusts their metal sound on eighth album

Chris Duncan April 11, 2016

Although the genre may often go unrecognized, metal is currently one of the most expansive and experimental genres music has to offer, and Deftones only further the adventure with their newest release...

Two albums to listen to: Two essential breakout folk albums by the Stevens

Chris Duncan April 5, 2016

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, music writer Chris Duncan suggests two albums to listen to this week. Have a suggestion? Send a tweet to @chr_dunc, and your pick might appear in next week’s...

Weezer continues its return to form with its own ‘White Album’

Chris Duncan April 4, 2016

Since the release of their 1996 experimental album Pinkerton, Weezer’s career has been defined by its inconsistency. Although the band has had its shining moments in the past 20 years, including...

Two albums to listen to: A group of folk singer-songwriters

Chris Duncan March 29, 2016

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, music writer Chris Duncan suggests two albums to listen to this week. Have a suggestion? Send a tweet to @chr_dunc, and your pick might appear in next week’s...

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White Denim embodies the Austin sound on their new LP

Chris Duncan March 28, 2016

As one of Austin’s more recent music success stories, southern rock outfit White Denim sets the standard for the perception of the city’s ever-evolving music scene. However, with their new...

Baauer shakes off “Harlem” reputation on full-length debut

Chris Duncan March 22, 2016

Although his 2012 hit single “Harlem Shake” spawned a huge Internet meme and shot his name into the spotlight of mainstream electronica, Baauer’s breakout track looms over him to...

Two albums to listen to: A pair of revolutionary records

Chris Duncan March 22, 2016

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, music writer Chris Duncan suggests two albums to listen to this week. Have a suggestion? Send a tweet to @chr_dunc, and your pick might appear in next week’s...

MSTRKRFT discusses their new single “Little Red Hen”, development of their live act, upcoming album

Chris Duncan March 11, 2016

Jesse F. Keeler and Alex Puodziukas, known as Al-P, have been creating house music together since 2005 under the name MSTRKRFT, using modular synthesizers and patching to create their distinct sound. The...

Q&A: Rap trio Injury Reserve discusses how they found their sound and separate themselves from the pack

Chris Duncan March 11, 2016

Phoenix hip-hop act Injury Reserve, which includes rapper Ritchie with a T, rapper Steppa J Groggs and producer Parker Corey, has grown in popularity due to their balance of serious subjects and fun bars...

White Reaper explains the importance of keyboards in music, their growth as a band, return to South By Southwest

Chris Duncan March 11, 2016

Known for combining ’60s pop sensibilities with garage rock and aggressive lyrics, Louisville rock outfit White Reaper released their debut LP White Reaper Does It Again to critical acclaim last...

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Spotify partners with Kealing Middle School to further music education for Austin students

Chris Duncan March 11, 2016

The Spotify House has been a staple at South By Southwest since 2012, building stages for hundreds of performers and breaking them down just as quickly as they put them up. But this time around, Spotify...

Two albums to listen to: A pair of indietronica albums

Chris Duncan March 8, 2016

xx – The xx After meeting at school in 2005, Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Slim, Baria Qureshi and Jamie Smith, known as Jamie xx, used to message each other after curfew with lyrics for their rudimentary...

Kendrick Lamar asserts his dominance over rap with surprise release

Chris Duncan March 7, 2016

Kendrick Lamar is known for his unapologetically daring music that contemplates modern racial tensions, depression and materialism, but on his new album untitled unmastered., the enigmatic rapper cuts...

M83 teases new album with trippy first single “Do It, Try It”

Chris Duncan March 4, 2016

After a general lack of activity over the past five years, M83 was right on the cusp of becoming a legacy band — a group that exists only in memory according to a very specific sound. With the announcement...

Two albums to listen to: a group of innovative rock albums

Chris Duncan March 1, 2016

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, music writer Chris Duncan suggests two albums to listen to this week. Have a suggestion? Send a tweet to @chr_dunc, and your pick might appear in next week’s...

The 1975 bridges indie, pop gap with new album

Chris Duncan February 29, 2016

To a new listener, it might sound as if The 1975 panders to their teen audience, playing up their boyband features to sell hundreds of thousands of records with no regard for art. But by the end of...

Two Albums: Two rappers wax poetic

Chris Duncan February 23, 2016

Young Sinatra — Logic Robert Bryson Hall II grew up in a rough neighborhood without a father and struggled to apply himself in school, eventually dropping out in 10th grade because of poor academic...

Animal Collective reinvents sound with new LP

Chris Duncan February 22, 2016

After producing nine albums in 12 years, Animal Collective established themselves as one of the most consistently fluid bands in modern experimental music, changing their sound with ease from release to...

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Sounds of the City: How Austin artists record, release, perform music

Megan Hix and Chris Duncan February 19, 2016

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Q&A: Rapper GZA discusses science, generational differences in rap and his role with the new Wu-Tang Clan album

Chris Duncan February 16, 2016

Rapper GZA, also known as the The Genius, visited UT on Thursday to discuss the role of science in his music and using hip-hop to educate. Since the beginning of his professional career almost 30 years...

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Live Blog: Grammy Awards 2016

Chris Duncan, Katie Walsh, Megan Hix, and Cat Cardenas February 15, 2016

Follow along as Life & Arts editor Cat Cardenas, associate editors Megan Hix and Katie Walsh, and music writer Chris Duncan live tweet the 2016 Grammy Awards. Scroll down to see who they think should...

Kanye West takes his music in new direction with eighth LP

Chris Duncan February 15, 2016

Love or hate him, it’s hard to deny Kanye West’s raw talent. For more than a decade, he has set the standard for modern rap music with frequent style shifts, allowing him to explore different...

DIIV displays new, improved sound with their second project

Chris Duncan February 8, 2016

Since the group’s first world tour in 2013, DIIV has lived a troubled existence with canceled tours, drug addictions and arrests plaguing the group’s success. After attending rehab and focusing...

Two albums to listen to: The who’s who of The Who

Chris Duncan February 8, 2016

Tommy  The Who After their first concept album, The Who Sell Out, The Who declared themselves a pop art group, living a consumerist lifestyle instead of the popular hippie culture. However,...

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Austin dream pop act MCG discusses origins, their first time in a studio, and the importance of consistency

Chris Duncan February 5, 2016

For UT alumna Mariclaire Gamble, forming her first band was as easy as asking a couple of childhood friends. “I had known two of these guys since I was seven,” Gamble said. “And I’ve...

Sia releases electropop record full of hits, wild emotions

Chris Duncan February 1, 2016

After 2014’s 1000 Forms of Fear took off with its abundance of pop hits like “Chandelier,” Sia became synonymous with a new hyper-emotional trend in pop music. Her newest album This Is...

Two albums to listen to: A couple of psychedelic rock pioneers

Chris Duncan February 1, 2016

Surrealistic Pillow Jefferson Airplane After their debut album achieved moderate success, Jefferson Airplane reimagined their sound, combining folk influences with psychedelic rock to help expose...

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Local hip hop struggles to find its footing in Austin’s music scene

Chris Duncan January 27, 2016

Although the Austin hip-hop scene has no shortage of artists, the genre rarely receives support from local venues, reflecting a disconnect between national and local music trends.  In its 40-year...

Ty Segall’s eighth solo album experiments with lo-fi production

Chris Duncan January 25, 2016

Throughout his eight-year career, alt rocker Ty Segall has done everything on his own terms. Each of his releases takes on a new sound, experimenting with different instrumentation and composition. His...

Two albums to listen to: A couple of experimental rock albums

Chris Duncan January 25, 2016

Red Mecca – Cabaret Voltaire After forming in Sheffield, England in 1973, Cabaret Voltaire quickly became a budding underground act. Though much of their work went unrecognized at the time,...

The 5 most anticipated albums of 2016

Chris Duncan January 21, 2016

Although 2015 was a more-than-exceptional year in terms of variety and quantity of music releases, it also quickly became the year of delayed releases. Artists such as Drake, Rihanna and Kanye West all...

Panic! At The Disco’s Brendon Urie releases cautious, underwhelming LP

Chris Duncan January 19, 2016

With all but one member of the group leaving, Panic! At The Disco is a shell of the four-piece rock outfit that used to dominate radio stations across the country. In the release of their new record, Death...

Two albums to listen to: A pair of punk rock albums

Chris Duncan January 19, 2016

Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables – The Dead Kennedys After their breakout performance on the Bay Area Music Awards, the Dead Kennedys quickly became the biggest name in western punk with their...

Five definitive David Bowie albums

Chris Duncan January 13, 2016

After an 18-month battle with liver cancer, singer-songwriter David Bowie died on Jan. 10th, leaving behind a musical legacy few musicians could hope to match. From his array of personas and sounds to...

Top 10 albums of 2015

Chris Duncan December 4, 2015

In terms of both sales and artistic endeavors, 2015 was a blockbuster year for music. The Daily Texan’s selections for the top 10 albums of 2015 not only entertained, but pushed the boundaries of...

Two albums to listen to: A couple of sample-based records

Chris Duncan December 1, 2015

Since I Left You – The Avalanches Electronica group The Avalanches formed in 1997 and rose to fame quickly, supporting the Beastie Boys and Beck on tour without ever releasing an album. After...

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Pope goes pop on Francis’ debut album

Chris Duncan November 30, 2015

Since its inception in the first century, the Catholic Church helped shape Western civilization with its strict belief system, political influence and even a series of album releases. Both Pope John Paul...

Adele sticks to formula in newest release, ’25’

Chris Duncan November 23, 2015

With the success of 2011’s 21, Adele left herself with a seemingly insurmountable task of creating a record that not only garners the same acclaim but delivers an even greater artistic effort. Instead...

Two albums to listen to: Genre-defining power pop records

Chris Duncan November 17, 2015

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, music writer Chris Duncan suggests two albums to listen to this week. Have a suggestion? Send a tweet to @chr_dunc, and your pick might appear in next week’s...

Justin Bieber releases a mature dance-pop record

Chris Duncan November 16, 2015

It’s hard to believe Justin Bieber signed his first record deal with Def Jam over seven years ago. His career as a pop star might be controversial, but with his fourth album, Purpose, he tries to...

Two albums to listen to: A couple of electronic albums

Chris Duncan November 10, 2015

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, music writer Chris Duncan suggests two albums to listen to this week. Have a suggestion? Send a tweet to @chr_dunc, and your pick might appear in next week’s...

Ellie Goulding’s artistic style devolves in new album

Chris Duncan November 10, 2015

Ellie Goulding’s third album, Delirium, is a clear departure from her previous indie style — and an unwelcome one at that. The electronic pop star found her niche with her 2012 record, Halcyon,...

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Live Blog: Fun Fun Fun Fest | Nov. 8, 2015

Chris Duncan November 8, 2015

This weekend, we'll be live-blogging Fun Fun Fun Fest and all it’s underground performances.  Follow Daily Texan reporters, photographers and videographers as we post the highlights of our...

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Live Blog: Fun Fun Fun Fest Nov. 7, 2015

Chris Duncan November 7, 2015

Update (11 p.m.): After giving a shoutout to the UT football team for “getting business done,” the Wu-tang Clan put on a typical energetic and chaotic show. The group mentioned Ol Dirty...

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Live Blog: Fun Fun Fun Fest Nov. 6, 2015

Chris Duncan November 6, 2015

Update (11:45 p.m.): To end Friday evening, CHVRCHES put on a mediocre, but jubilant performance. The trio attracted a large crowd, but failed to impress with a fairly uneventful performance. The...

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Stellar lineup, event improvements among things to look forward to at Fun Fun Fun Fest 2015

Chris Duncan November 6, 2015

Fun Fun Fun Fest has grown exponentially since its beginning in Waterloo Park in December 2006. Even when prices increased and venues changed, the three-day event has stayed true to its original goal of...

Two albums to listen to: A couple of live recordings

Chris Duncan November 3, 2015

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, music writer Chris Duncan suggests two albums to listen to this week. Have a suggestion? Send a tweet to @chr_dunc, and your pick might appear in next week’s...

The Neighbourhood attempts to redefine image with second album

Chris Duncan November 2, 2015

With its 2013 debut album I Love You., California’s five-piece band The Neighbourhood kicked off its mission to make its dark R&B-alternative rock combo a hallmark in popular music. Two years...

Two albums to listen to: A pair of records to help get you into the Halloween spirit

Chris Duncan October 27, 2015

Editor’s note: In this recurring column, music writer Chris Duncan suggests two albums to listen to this week. Have a suggestion? Send a tweet to @chr_dunc, and your pick might appear in next week’s...

Fuzz releases distinctive sophomore album

Chris Duncan October 27, 2015

Critics often hail Ty Segall’s extensive solo work as revolutionary, but his other efforts are overlooked far too frequently. Fuzz, one of his many side projects, suffered from his plague, but with...

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